Title: Transmission control console with recessed brake lever

Abstract: The invention comprises a console attachable to a vehicle to control a transmission thereof. The console comprises an enclosure which includes a plate atop the enclosure. The plate includes an indentation which forms a trough therein and further includes a channel passing through the plate in an upraised portion thereof adjacent the trough. A gearshift regulator extends through the channel, the regulator serving to control the transmission of a vehicle. A parking brake actuator is recessed within the trough. The actuator serves to control a parking brake of the vehicle.

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Inventors: O'Neill, Frederick C. (Macon County, IL, US)
Sieving, Alfred W. (Macon County, IL, US)

Application Number: 531267
Filing Date: 1974-12-10
Publication_date: 1976-12-14
Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co. (Peoria, IL)
Primary Class(es): 192/218 74/479.01, 74/491, 74/507, D12/179
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US Patent Ref:

2039553	May, 1936	Roehrl	192/4.
3410151	Nov, 1968	Adams et al.	74/483.
3626780	Dec, 1971	Lowder et al.	74/491.
3858695	Jan, 1975	Whisler	192/4.

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Primary Examiner: Wyche, Benjamin W.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Phillips, Moore, Weissenberger, Lempio & Strabala